Meaning of astronomer-priest | Babel Free

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A leader in various ancient religions which worshipped heavenly bodies as gods and goddesses.

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“In most countries the astronomer-priests seem to have⟳ arranged it so that the rays once a year allowed to penetrate into their Holy of Holies should fall⟳ upon and illuminate an image of the Sun-God[.]”

“We must remember⟳, as von Dechend warns, that when we are dealing with seemingly absurd mythological narratives, we should not be patronizing, but we should realize⟳ that we are dealing with the technical language of an elite caste of astronomer-priests.”

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